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The deal paves the way for the development of up to six new narrow- and wide-body hangars across the airport estate © Teesside International Airport

Willis signs landmark deal to drive major expansion at Teesside Airport

A major deal has been agreed to support a multi-million-pound expansion of aircraft maintenance operations at Teesside International Airport. The move will create hundreds of skilled engineering jobs and boost the region’s growing aviation sector. Willis Aviation Services Limited (WASL) has signed a 250-year lease for 50 acres of airport land. The long-term agreement will […]

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Hangar construction side at Teesside Airport

Willis Hangar expansion takes off at Teesside Airport

Construction is progressing rapidly on a major new twin-bay hangar for international aviation firm Willis Aviation Services Limited at Teesside Airport. The 50-ft-high facility is rising on the airport’s north side and is set to accommodate the company’s expanding operations. Spanning 100 metres by 50 metres, the hangar will be fully equipped to handle Boeing

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One of Draken's L-159E aircraft © Draken

Draken secures future at Teesside Airport with new £173 million MoD deal

Aviation services and technology firm Draken has secured its operations at Teesside Airport for the next four years after signing a renewed agreement with the Ministry of Defence (MoD). The £173 million (US$216 million) contract will see Draken continue to support military training with the Royal Air Force (RAF), reinforcing its long-standing role in UK

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